• Clayton confirmation hearing postponed as Trump tries to push Senate on voter ID bill

    Clayton confirmation hearing postponed as Trump tries to push Senate on voter ID bill

    Jun 17, 2026 03:05 PM EDT

    And Trump added another condition by seeming to link his approval of the surveillance program to the passage of a bill requiring people to show ID to vote. “Therefore, to add a slight bit of intrigue but, for the Good of the Nation, and the People of our Country, I ...

  • WATCH: Trump holds news conference as G7 summit in France wraps up

    WATCH: Trump holds news conference as G7 summit in France wraps up

    Jun 17, 2026 01:37 PM EDT

    ... constitute serious transnational crimes that erode the sovereign right of States to control their borders and expose smuggled and trafficked persons to life-threatening risks.” Trump lauds ‘most beautiful-looking man’ Modi https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nbgi1EMZ-8k Trump said Wednesday after meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra ...

  • Trump signals he may reimpose sanctions on Russian oil as G7 refocuses on Ukraine

    Trump signals he may reimpose sanctions on Russian oil as G7 refocuses on Ukraine

    Jun 16, 2026 10:59 PM EDT

    ... separately by phone with Trump on Sunday, the U.S. leader's 80th birthday. While campaigning in 2024 for a return to the White House, Trump claimed he could end the Russia-Ukraine war within 24 hours of taking office. However, negotiations have faltered and Trump has acknowledged it has ...

  • Ex-DOJ officials reflect on Trump's transformation of the institution

    Ex-DOJ officials reflect on Trump's transformation of the institution

    Jun 16, 2026 10:40 PM EDT

    Justice Department officials appointed by President Trump have made sweeping changes since he returned to office. They’ve redefined the focus of key divisions and challenged legal norms, and thousands of career lawyers have resigned or been fired. Justice Correspondent Ali Rogin asked several former DOJ attorneys and leaders to reflect on what they believe it...

  • Trump's relationship with Netanyahu frays as he pursues a deal with Iran

    Trump's relationship with Netanyahu frays as he pursues a deal with Iran

    Jun 16, 2026 10:22 PM EDT

    ... anti-Israel. Conservative, pro-Israel groups were divided on the seriousness of Trump's public condemnation of Netanyahu. Republican Jewish Coalition President Matt Brooks described Trump's criticism as little more than the inevitable disagreement among family members. Brooks dismissed that any muted criticism of Trump's comments from his ...

  • Trump-backed U.S. Rep. Barry Moore battles ex-Navy SEAL Jared Hudson in GOP Senate runoff in Alabama

    Trump-backed U.S. Rep. Barry Moore battles ex-Navy SEAL Jared Hudson in GOP Senate runoff in Alabama

    Jun 16, 2026 09:57 PM EDT

    The Alabama race will be another test of Trump's endorsement powers, as his picks have largely prevailed in Republican primaries this year.

  • Trump moves special education and civil rights oversight out of Education Department

    Trump moves special education and civil rights oversight out of Education Department

    Jun 16, 2026 06:43 PM EDT

    WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration is further dismantling the Education Department, moving oversight of special education and civil rights to other agencies. The Department of Justice will take on enforcement of civil rights in education, while the Department of Health and Human Services will oversee special education. The ...

  • Trump delays Clayton's nomination for intelligence director to try to push Congress on voter ID bill

    Trump delays Clayton's nomination for intelligence director to try to push Congress on voter ID bill

    Jun 16, 2026 04:34 PM EDT

    In his social media post, Trump accused Democrats of breaking a deal to renew the program after he nominated Clayton. Trump also said he does not want to remove Clayton from his current position as U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York before his replacement, James McDonald ...

  • WATCH: Trump says he 'wouldn't mind' sending Iran deal memo to Congress

    WATCH: Trump says he 'wouldn't mind' sending Iran deal memo to Congress

    Jun 16, 2026 04:13 PM EDT

    ... United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the sidelines of the G7 summit in the French Alps. “I like the idea,” Trump said. He added, “I mean who wouldn’t approve it.” Republicans on Capitol Hill say they want Trump to provide more information about the ...

  • Trump hails Iran deal as G7 summit begins in Europe

    Trump hails Iran deal as G7 summit begins in Europe

    Jun 15, 2026 10:55 PM EDT

    William Brangham: Incredible event last night. I also want to ask you about this other controversy. And that is the legal fight over the removal of President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center. Tell us about that. Liz Landers: This has been a controversy since the Trump-appointed board ...